Here's the template of questions to use ready to copy / paste and complete. Feel free to add suggestions for additional questions and to nominate people you'd like to read about (but not no one is obliged to do one). Also, add your own story too!
Tell us a little about yourself and your family.
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Were you a born in or a convert?
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Are your parents / family JWs?
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How many generations have been JWs?
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Did you hold any position in the WTS? (MS, Elder etc...)
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Did you *really* believe in the bible, in spirits (angels, demons)?
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Did you get baptised? When and why?
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What was the initial trigger that made you start questioning things?
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Where did you find information? Internet sites? Books?
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How difficult or painful was the process of leaving?
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Was it a big dramatic exit or a careful quiet fade?
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Did you convince anyone else to leave with you?
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How were your family relations affected by your decision?
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Were you or are you still being shunned by those who didn't leave?
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How long have you now been out?
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Was there anything you looked forward to doing when you left?
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What are you most proud of achieving since you left?
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Is there anything you miss about life in the congregation?
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Red pill or blue pill? Do you regret waking up to reality at all?
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Did you become an atheist or transfer your faith elsewhere?
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How do you now feel about religion in general?
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Do you feel any guilt celebrating xmas or birthdays or doing any other JW "no-no"s?
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Have you attended any face-to-face meetups of ex-JWs?
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Describe your circle of friends - mostly other ex-JWs or regular people?
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Do you tell people about your JW past?
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Do you feel animosity or pity toward current JWs?
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How do you respond to witnesses when they call at your door?
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Storm the barricades or tend to the wounded? (do you favor activism or support)
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What do you think is the most effective approach to reaching people still in?
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Do you think the WTS can or should be destroyed, will continue on as-is or grow / change?
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How has your life been impacted by your JW past?
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Are there things in your life you blame the WTS for?
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JW upbringing - a protection or a curse?
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How do you fill your time now it's not filled with meetings and field service?
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Do you still have an interest in JW beliefs and doctrines?
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How much of your time is still spent on JW related matters?
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What do you think of the ex-JW community?
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Do you see yourself still being associated with the ex-JW community in 5 or 10 years time?
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Do you fear the future?
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What advice would you give to anyone starting the journey of leaving the WTS?
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What would you change in your life if you could go back and talk to yourself?
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Do you have any regrets about life since you left?
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Can we read your life-story anywhere? (links to online or books)
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Want to share your own story? Please use the Interview with an Apostate: Template and post it in the Personal Experiences & Reunions section with the title "Interview with an Apostate: [your name or alias]"
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